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Awesome MarriageFundraising Director
Feb. 2023
The Joy of Music SchoolDirector Of Development
Dec. 2021 - Dec. 2022Knoxville, Tennessee, United States-Led all fundraising efforts for a nonprofit with a $600,000 annual budget.
-Secured $135,000 in individual donations, $95,000 from events, and $250,000 in grants.
-Cultivated donor relationships, coordinated community partnerships, and expanded funding sources.
Life Without LimbsMarketing & Advertising Coordinator
Dec. 2019 - Jun. 2021
REBECCA BENDER MINISTRIESDevelopment Officer
Nov. 2018 - Jan. 2019
Easy Lift TransportationDevelopment Officer
Aug. 2018 - Jan. 2019Goleta, CA
Self-EmployedMarketing & Fundraising Director
Feb. 2018Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Gabriel's HouseDevelopment Officer
Feb. 2018 - Mar. 2020Oxnard, CA
Life Without LimbsDonor Development Manager
Feb. 2017 - Oct. 2018Westlake Village, California
Life Without LimbsDevelopment Manager & Marketing Coordinator
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 20202017–2018 & 2019–2020
-Managed campaigns and donor relations for a global nonprofit raising $1.5M annually.
-Directed the Proclaim Jesus campaign, raising $700,000.
-Reduced donor attrition and increased monthly giving from $33,000 to $39,000 in 14 months.
-Helped acquire 1,138 new donors in one year through digital and direct mail campaigns.
Family Service Agency of Santa BarbaraDevelopment & Marketing Manager
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2016Santa Barbara, CAWorking in partnership with the Director of Development, implemented annual fund and marketing activities that raised funds from individuals and corporations. Responsibilities included direct mail, special events/auctions, web content strategy and management, email newsletters, writing/editing press releases, media relations, video creation/editing, social media strategy, creative direction, donor database management and gift processing.
Easy Lift TransportationDirector of Development
May. 2012 - Apr. 2014
Noozhawk.comAccount Executive
Feb. 2011 - Nov. 2011Santa Barbara
Easy Lift TransportationDirector of Community Relations
Oct. 2009 - Mar. 2010Responsiblities include marketing, public relations and fundraising for Easy Lift, a non-profit organization celebrating 30 years of providing mobility, independence and dignity to individuals unable to drive or use mass transit on their own. This includes frail older adults and those with temporary or permanent disabilities.
Domestic Violence SolutionsAssociate Executive Director
Feb. 2008 - Oct. 2009Created and implemented fund development and marketing plan that raised $1.8 million in 2009. Responsibilities included grant writing, direct mail, donor cultivation and solicitation, special events/auctions, web content strategy and management, marketing and public relations, creative direction, donor database management and gift processing. • Wrote foundation and corporate grants and proposals. Researched potential funding opportunities with a 80% successful funding rate. Built new collaborations and partnerships to raise revenue. Worked with program staff to provide accurate program reporting to funders. • Increased number of major donors by 50% (annual giving of $1,000 plus). • Consistently achieved and exceeded 100% of annual fund goal.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa BarbaraDirector of Development
Jun. 2007 - Feb. 2008
Girl Scouts of Tres CondadosDirector of Development
Feb. 2006 - Jun. 2007
Visiting Nurse & Hospice CareDirector of Development
Dec. 2002 - Dec. 2004Working in partnership with the Foundation Executive Director, implemented annual fund and marketing activities that raised $1.6 million in 2004. Responsibilities included donor cultivation and stewardship, direct mail, special events/auctions, marketing and public relations, creative direction, and donor database management. Significantly increased fundraising results in the following ways: • Annual fundraising: $700,000 in 2002 to $1.6 million in 2004. • Grant funding: $223,000 in 2002 to $600,000 in 2004. • Number of gifts $1,000+: 110 in 2002 to 250 in 2004. • Number of major donors: 81 in 2002 to 205 in 2004.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Barbara CountyDirector of Development
Jun. 2001 - Dec. 2002Also served as Associate Director from 12/04 to 2/06
Various OrganizationsDirector of Development Positions in Santa Barbara, CA
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2014
Corporate Roles | Los Angeles, CA | 1990-2000Executive Assistant Office Manager
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 2000-Provided high-level executive support to C-suite leaders in corporate environments.
-Managed complex calendars, travel, and confidential communications.
-Coordinated office operations, supervised staff, and liaised with board members and vendors.
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